N + 은 / 는
Meaning
은 / 는 is a topic marker in Korean.
It shows what the sentence is about.
Form
- Noun + 은 (final consonant)
- Noun + 는 (no final consonant)
Rule
If a noun has a final consonant (받침), use 은.
If a noun does not have a final consonant, use 는.
If a noun has a final consonant (받침), use 은.
If a noun does not have a final consonant, use 는.
| Final consonant | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 있음 (받침 O) | 은 | 학생은 |
| 없음 (받침 X) | 는 | 저는 |
Examples
저는 학생이에요. I am a student.
민수는 의사예요. Minsu is a doctor.
오늘은 날씨가 좋아요. Today the weather is good.
이 영화는 재미있어요. This movie is interesting.
Practice
학생 → 학생은
선생님 → 선생님은
저 → 저는
학교 → 학교는
Tip
은 / 는 introduces the topic of the sentence.
It is one of the most important particles in Korean grammar.
은 / 는 introduces the topic of the sentence.
It is one of the most important particles in Korean grammar.